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Podcasts have been around for more than two decades, but the last few years—and particularly their influence in the 2024 US election—have solidified their role in the media landscape.This post was originally published on this […]

Relationships demand compromise. But what about political ideology? When it comes to Democrats and Republicans, can love conquer all?This post was originally published on this site

For a long time, it seemed refugee law had little relevance to people fleeing the impacts of climate change and disasters.This post was originally published on this site

In recent years, some public figures have argued that undocumented residents in the United States should not be included in census data used for congressional apportionment because their inclusion unfairly benefits Democratic-leaning states.This post was […]

News stories that highlight potential solutions alongside the harsh realities of climate change can spur people to action—as long as the stories empower readers to see their own role in the solution, a new study […]

The incarceration rate of Black Americans has fallen sharply in the 21st century, according to a new study, but the trend has coincided with a rise in imprisonment of white Americans with no college education.This […]

Dr. Liz Curran, Associate Professor of Clinical Legal Education at Nottingham Law School (NLS), comments below on the release of a research report examining the impact of law students providing access to justice during their […]

To European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, Europe is like a Volkswagen Beetle—an iconic car produced by a once-mighty German manufacturer which has been struggling to adapt to a new world.This post was originally […]

Maps are ubiquitous—on phones, in-flight and car displays, and in textbooks the world over. While some maps delineate and name territories and boundaries, others show different voting blocs in elections, and GPS devices help drivers […]

History shows that in times of war, it is easier for a government to implement lasting political changes, such as restructuring the welfare state. This is partly due to the so-called rally-round-the-flag effect: In crisis […]